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Grant Elementary School

Public | 5-6 | 544 students
 

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  • all depends on what teacher(s) you have. Some are the greatest some are OK.

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Posted January 6, 2010
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all depends on what teacher(s) you have. Some are the greatest some are OK. Still they have after school clubs. so 3 stars is good
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Posted August 2, 2008
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This is a fantastic school. My daughter has blossomed at this school. The principals are wonderful and the teachers really care about the kids. We love it!
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Posted January 30, 2007
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Just wonderful. A great school where the principals and teachers really care about the children!
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Posted November 20, 2006
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great school. every child that goes there seems to absolutely love it immediately! I was worried about the transition from elementary school to Grant, but all went very smoothly. everyone seems to have the same reaction. excellent teachers, principal, and staff!
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Posted July 30, 2005
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Great school. After care available. Lots of afterschool clubs. My daughter loves it.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

276 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

276 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Black63%
Asian83%
Hispanic56%
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Special education17%
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students89%
Female86%
Male91%
Black84%
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
White87%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Special education48%
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant89%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students73%
Female78%
Male66%
Black67%
Asian78%
Hispanic70%
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant73%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black87%
Asian95%
Hispanic92%
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 51% 52%
Hispanic 19% 22%
Black 15% 16%
Asian 13% 9%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 25%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Mrs Ellen Decker-lorys

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